CBSE Class 12 Geography — Short Answer Questions

Examine the importance of 'sustainability' as a pillar of 'human development'.

In the given political outline map of the world, seven geographical features have been marked as A, B, C, D, E, F and G. Identify any five of them with the help of following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them: (5x1=5) A. A terminal station of Trans-Siberian Railway B. A major sea port C. A major air port D. An international shipping canal E. An area of 'subsistence gathering' F. An area of 'commercial livestock rearing' G. An area of 'dairy farming' [Note: The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of Question No. 29. Attempt any five. (5x1=5) 29.1 Name the westernmost terminal station of Trans-Siberian Railway. 29.2 Mention a major sea port on the western coast of South America. 29.3 Mention an international airport of Kenya. 29.4 Name the shipping canal joining Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. 29.5 Mention one major region of 'subsistence gathering' in Africa. 29.6 Name a major area of 'commercial livestock rearing' in United States of America. 29.7 Name the major area of 'dairy farming' in North America.]

Examine the relationships between the 'unresting man' and 'unstable earth'.

Explain the main characteristics of urban settlements in India. OR Explain the evolution of towns in India.

On the given political outline map of India, locate and label any five of the following seven geographical features with appropriate symbols: (5x1=5) 30.1 A state with the highest density of population (2011). 30.2 A state leading in the production of tea. 30.3 An iron-ore mining area in southern Chhattisgarh. 30.4 A major area of bauxite mining in Odisha. 30.5 An oil refinery in Uttar Pradesh. 30.6 A major seaport located at the head of Gulf of Kuchchh. 30.7 An international airport in Punjab. [Note: The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of Question No. 30. Attempt any five. (5x1=5) 30.1 Name the state with the highest density of population (2011). 30.2 Which state is leading in tea production? 30.3 Name any one iron-ore mining area in Chhattisgarh. 30.4 Mention one bauxite mining area in Odisha. 30.5 Name the place where oil refinery is located in Uttar Pradesh. 30.6 Name the major sea port located on the head of Gulf of Kuchchh. 30.7 Name the place where an international airport is located in Punjab.]